The Biko Inquest

The Biko Inquest

The Biko Inquest

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The Biko Inquest

1984

1h 42m

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TV Movie

Overview

Based on the official transcripts of the investigation that followed after the very suspicious notorious death in prison of one of the most important leading men of the South African anti-apartheid movement, Steven Biko.

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Channel 4 Television

Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Michael Aldridge

Dr. Carter

Michael Aldridge

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Nigel Davenport

Colonel Goosen

Nigel Davenport

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Mark Dignam

Martinus Prins

Mark Dignam

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Albert Finney

Sidney Kentridge

Albert Finney

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Stafford Gordon

Major Snyman

Stafford Gordon

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Michael Gough

Professor Loubser

Michael Gough

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Edward Hardwicke

Professor Proctor

Edward Hardwicke

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Paul Jerricho

Lieutenant Wilken

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Richard Johnson

Dr. Hersch

Richard Johnson

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John Standing

Van Rensburg

John Standing

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Paul Fryer

Clerk to van Rensburg

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Betty Bod Hlela

Steve Biko's Widow

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Peggy Phango

Steve Biko's Mother

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Benny Mayer

Steve Biko's Brother

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